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### Commercial and Residential Glass Installer and Manufacturer Resource

# [A Guide to Glass Edge Types](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/glass-edge-types)

** Jun 22, 2022 10:36:00 AM / by [Greg Martell](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/author/greg-martell)

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Anyone who works with commercial glass projects knows that blending glass elements into décor adds a bold touch of beauty and elegance to any environment.

From commercial to hospitality to corporate spaces, glass makes a stunning centerpiece and serves as a point of definition from one room to another.

One way to make glass look more stunning is through [elegant edgework](https://newanglebeveling.com/home/services/edgework/). The fundamental reason for edgework is to remove sharp sides, but different edging types can improve and accent their appearance.** Edgework can also meet safety, performance, and cleanliness needs**. It helps to improve the structural tolerance of the entire piece and aids in chip prevention.

## Why Opt for Glass Edge Types?

Glass edge finishes serve many purposes. Added to a piece, edges:

- Remove sharp edges
- Prevent chips
- Improve structural tolerance
- Upgrade appearance
- Complement a space’s design

No matter what type of edge is selected, the most important thing to remember is to [**work with an experienced glass vendor**](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/partnering-with-commercial-glass-company) who delivers on quality, accuracy, and meeting your schedule.  

A skilled manufacturer working with the right technology and state-of-the-art machinery can produce custom high-quality glass products with the perfect edges that look stunning in any design.

## 4 Glass Edgework Options That Add Beauty and Drama

For those looking to enhance a glass piece through its edgework, these four styles are equally effective at creating dramatic designs:

1. Flat edge
2. Pencil edge
3. Bullnose edge
4. Ogee edge

### 1. Flat Edge:

![flat edge glass edge types](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flat.jpg?width=300&name=flat.jpg)

The flat edge adds no roundness, but the edges are polished to present a sleek, clean appearance. A chamfer is added at the transitions of the piece’s edges to prevent sharpness.

Flat, polished edge glass is most often used for custom-made or thick glass table tops. It’s also a perfect way to showcase the thickness of a particular piece of glass.

### 2. Pencil Edge:

![bull-nose glass edge types](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bull-nose.jpg?width=300&name=bull-nose.jpg)

With a pencil edge, a piece’s periphery is rounded to a half-circle, or “C” shape, and the new edge is ground or polished for a smooth appearance. It adds an extra boost for applications that need a **dramatic aesthetic appearance.**

It’s best used in furniture as a pencil edge allows the glass to fit more comfortably into the piece. Similar to the pencil edge is the triple pencil edge, which creates more of a waterfall effect.

### 3. Bullnose Edge:

![pencil edge glass edge types](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pencil.jpg?width=300&name=pencil.jpg)

The bullnose edge is similar to a pencil edge (a semi-curved edge) but incorporates a true radius curve, giving it a full, rounded look. The result is that the diameter will match the thickness of the glass itself.

A bullnose edge leaves a **smooth finish** and can be polished or ground if required for a specific application.

### 4. Ogee Edge:

![ogee o.g. glass edge types](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ogee.jpg?width=300&name=ogee.jpg)

Also known as O.G. Edge, this is a more distinctive edge incorporating a combination of convex and concave curve joining.

When finished with a polish, the ogee edge creates an elegant and appealing eye-catcher. This edgework style is suited for tabletops and desks.

## Beveling As an Edgework

[Beveled glass](https://newanglebeveling.com/beveled-glass/) is created by cutting edges at a specific angle or slope around the entire edge of a piece of glass. The newly exposed glass edge is then polished to **reflect light better **and match the rest of the piece. This edge type is most commonly used for aesthetic reasons because it is the easiest to design. 

Creating a sense of depth, beveled edges are a unique choice for:

- [Mirrors](https://newanglebeveling.com/product-category/all-products/mirrors/)
- Glass table tops
- Window accents
- Shower doors
- Dramatic entryways
- [Insulated glass units ](https://newanglebeveling.com/insulated-glass-units/)

Bevel edging can be applied to frosted, tinted, or clear glass to add subtle nuances to more complicated design choices. It’s also used on [tempered](https://newanglebeveling.com/tempering/) or annealed glass. A clever combination of multiple beveled glass pieces will create unique and stunning displays.

### Glass Thickness for Beveled Glass

Bevels can typically be fabricated in various sizes based on the thickness of the piece of glass:

- 1/8″ (Bevel Sizes: 1/4″*, 3/8″*, 1/2″*)
- 3/16″ (Bevel Sizes: 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 1″, 1 1/4"*)
- 1/4″ (Bevel Sizes: 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 1″, 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2″*)
- 3/8″ (Bevel Sizes: 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2″)
- 1/2″ (Bevel Sizes: 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2″)
- 3/4″ (Bevel Sizes: 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2″)

*Beveled edge is not available on this thickness if the glass is tempered.

## V-Grooving: A Close Relative of Glass Edgework 

Though not the same as edgework, [v-grooving](https://newanglebeveling.com/home/services/vgroove/) adds designs to glass pieces using the same principles. 

Like chiseling a piece of wood, **v-grooving cuts v-shaped lines into the surface of a glass plane.** Rather than making deliberate cuts along the edge of a glass piece, v-grooving is applied anywhere on the pane. 

Like beveling and other edgework styles, v-grooving **adds **[**definition and sophistication to a finished glass piece**](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/v-grooving-for-glass-window-design)**. **Typically linear or curved, v-groove lines can be left with a rough finish for a textured look or polished for a clear finish.

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## Other Surface Applied Fabrication

Outside of glass edgework, other glass fabrication techniques that enhance design include:

- Notched corners
- Internal cutouts 
- Speak holes
- Pass-through cut-outs
- Edge notches 
- Hinge cut-outs

## Glass Edge Design to Elevate Your Project

Glass edgework is one of the easiest ways to add an upgraded aesthetic touch to any piece. Coupled with [other glass fabrication elements](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/commercial-glass-fabrication-services), glass edgework gives a project an overall appearance of completeness.

### Help Customers Add Beauty to Their Glass

Download our [Edgework Terminology Guide](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/edgework-terminology-infographic) to help your customers add elegance to their next project. *  
*

 

*(Editor's note: This article was originally published in December 2019 and was recently updated).*

 Topics: [Custom Glass](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/topic/custom-glass), [Glass Edgework](https://blog.newanglebeveling.com/topic/glass-edgework)

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